Food shops on Skye
Both of our cottages feature very well equipped kitchens, with more than you’d typically expect to find in self-catering accommodation, enabling you to whip up anything from a quick snack to a full blown culinary feast!
Isle of Skye supermarkets & local food shops
Skye’s vibrant eating out scene is testament to the rich pantry of delicious local ingredients to be found on the island and across Scotland, so why not stock up and enjoy great food throughout your stay.
Fasgadh
DUNVEGAN (NORTH WEST SKYE)
25 mins drive from Mint Croft
Easy to find on the main road, Fasgadh Stores is a well stocked local shop in the heart of Dunvegan. Food, newspapers and off-licence.
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The Fruit & Nut Place
DUNVEGAN (NORTH WEST SKYE)
25 mins drive from Mint Croft
A wee shop with a big variety of fruit and vegetables, often local, plus a selection of speciality ingredients.
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Co-op Supermarket
PORTREE (NORTH EAST SKYE)
40 mins drive from Mint Croft
The main supermarket on the Isle of Skye, along with another store in Broadford which may be easier to stop off at on your way to Mint Croft. Ethical, member owned co-operative & the UK’s fifth largest food retailer.
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Jackson's Wholefoods
PORTREE (NORTH EAST SKYE)
45 mins drive from Mint Croft
A wonderful specialty food shop selling a wide variety of wholefood, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and organic products.
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The Misty Bottle
BROADFORD (SOUTH SKYE)
1 hr 20 mins drive from Mint Croft
On your way to Mint Croft, you’ll pass The Misty Bottle in Breakish. A wonderful wee shop selling quality whisky, gin, craft and draft beer, wines and gifts.
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Loch Bay Shellfish
STEIN, WATERNISH (NORTH WEST SKYE)
10 mins drive from Mint Croft
Creel caught lobster, langoustine, crab and shrimp caught by our neighbour Iain Matheson. Pick up from his boat at the jetty in Stein village or arrange a delivery to your cottage. Telephone in advance: Iain Matheson 07483 829675.
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Sconser Scallops
SCONSER (CENTRAL SKYE)
1 hr drive from Mint Croft
Twice-dived scallops by local father and son team, producing some of the best scallops in Scotland. 48-hour notice is usually required.
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Donnie's Tablet Shed
GEARY, WATERNISH (NORTH WEST SKYE)
3 min walk from Mint Croft
Pick up award-winning Scottish tablet from the honesty box and/or pre-order to pick up traditional Scottish sweets and Scottish gift boxes and hampers.
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Jann's Cakes
GEARY, WATERNISH (NORTH WEST SKYE)
20 min walk from Mint Croft
Wonderful cakes and other sweet treats baked by our neighbour and sold in an honesty box by the roadside. Cash only.
You can also buy local hen and duck eggs, jams and chutneys from the honesty boxes along the road through Geary, or elsewhere across the island. Keep your eyes peeled!
